Extra Hot Honey Glazed Ribs

The Setup (30 minutes)

1. Fire it Up: Get your smoker purring at 225°F. While it's warming up, let's prep those ribs!

2. The Great Membrane Hunt: Flip those ribs bone-side up and look for that pesky membrane. Here's a pro tip: slide a butter knife under one corner and grab it with a paper towel - it should peel right off! This little step is crucial for getting that smoke flavor deep into the meat.

3. Rub-a-Dub-Dub: Season those ribs like you mean it! Give them a generous coating of your favorite BBQ rub. Let them hang out for about 15 minutes before flipping and seasoning the other side. This is where the flavor foundation starts!

The Smoke Show (6 hours)

1. First Smoke: Lay those beauties on the smoker meat-side up and let them do their thing for 3 hours. No peeking - we're building flavor here!

2. The Wrap: Here comes the fun part! For each rack:

• Lay out two sheets of foil (double wrap = no leaks!)
• Place the ribs meat-side up
• Sprinkle more rub (because why not?)
• Drizzle with Mike's Hot Honey Extra Hot
• Flip and repeat the rub + honey love
• Pour in ½ cup apple juice before sealing
• Wrap it up tight like you're protecting treasure (because you are!)

3. The Tender Zone: Bump up the heat to 250°F and let them steam in their own juicy goodness for 2 hours.

The Grand Finale (1 hour)

1. The Great Unveiling: Carefully drain the cooking liquid (it's done its job!) and move those tender ribs to a cookie sheet.

2. The Honey Hustle: This is where the magic happens! Drizzle with Mike's Hot Honey Extra Hot every 15-20 minutes for an hour. Watch that glaze build up into something beautiful!

3. The Moment of Truth: Slice between the bones and finish with one last loving drizzle of Mike's Hot Honey Extra Hot.

Pro Tips!

• Don't rush the process - great BBQ is all about patience
• If the ribs bend like a banana when you pick them up, you're in the money!
• Keep a spray bottle of apple juice handy for any dry spots
• No smoker? No problem! These work great in the oven too - just add a touch of liquid smoke to your wrap if you're craving that smoky flavor

Perfect Pairings

Make it a feast with these killer sides:

• Classic Honey Cornbread (perfect for soaking up that sweet-heat sauce!)
• Hot Honey Coleslaw (cool, creamy, with a kick)
• Watermelon Feta Salad with Mike's Hot Honey (trust us on this one)

Thirsty? Try these:

• Hot Honey Bourbon Lemonade (because bourbon and BBQ are BFFs)
• Hot Honey Watermelon Mule (refreshing with a kick!)

Remember: BBQ isn't just cooking - it's an adventure. So grab your friends, fire up that smoker, and get ready for some seriously good eating. Don't forget to snap a pic before they disappear (because they will)! 🔥🍖🍯

Pro Tip: Planning a party? These ribs are even better the next day, so feel free to make them ahead. Just give them a quick warm-up and fresh honey drizzle before serving.

Let's see those beautiful ribs - tag us in your smoky creations! 📸✨